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R185 HFL

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,183 mi
Last recorded34,183 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 HFL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,183 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust slightly blowing

offside rear brake slightly binding

wiper control stalk loose

Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,235 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded and starting to blow

front and rear brake pipes lightly corroded

rear tyres perishing

slight play in both front inner track rod ends

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,379 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,407 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,173 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 23,635 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 23,635 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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R185 HFL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R185 HFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R185 HFL registered?

R185 HFL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R185 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 HFL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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